Take for

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo regard as.

"Does he take me for a fool?"

2.VerbTo consider mistakenly.

"Sorry, I took you for someone else."

3.VerbTo defraud; to rip off.

"Pinkett is angry that George betrayed his trust and took him for $100K."

4.VerbBring (a person) to acquire (a thing).

"Jim took his daughter for ice cream."

5.VerbTo account for; to charge for; to scan.

"”Have you taken for a bag?” “Yes, I’ve scanned it and charged you an extra 25p, you would’ve had to pay £4.75 but now that’ll be £5.00 please.”"

6.VerbTo go towards.

"The fox took for Westhide wood.; The coward chose to take for the hills, rather than stand and fight."

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